Remember the 80's?

mise_me_fein · 31-08-2007 11:26AM

I think this would work:

A white or pink t-shirt

Slacks

White runners

A blazer where you can pull the sleeves up
Happy days, you could wear a hairband if you wanted.

That's the Duran Duran look that Miami Vice rippled off. Very 80s

http://www.style-icon.com/miami.html

Drift · 31-08-2007 12:19PM

Dudess wrote:

If you're female, just wear the generic 80s female outfit: shiny, brightly coloured leggings with a puffball skirt over it made of several layers of netting. A bat-wing top or one of those smock things which are available everwhere at the moment and a black mesh vest over it. Plimsoll shoes or high heels will do - although those monstrous really soft, "collapsed" looking ankle boots would be the best option if possible. What else? Legwarmers, lots of bangles, hair back-combed and hair-sprayed to within an inch of its life, A small chiffon scarf made into a hairband with a big bow tied in the middle, hoop earrings, really bright blusher, orange lipstick, green/blue eyeshadow and you're away (if you're a girl, that is - well there's no law that says you can't dress like that if you're a guy)!

Well after a description like that there's no need for you to post in know your nerds anymore dudess - I should be able to spot you if I ever meet you on the street

OP I can't believe no-one has mentioned the A-Team yet ... if you can pull it off go as Mr. T!!

humanji · 31-08-2007 12:25PM

Slow coach wrote:

Dress and make up as a really old person with grey hair and a walking stick.

When people ask about it, say the party is for people in their 80s.

Brilliant

K-9 · 31-08-2007 12:54PM

Terry wrote:

I'l see that and raise you "The Reardons".

You might find that was largely in the 70's.

Anyway "Leave it Mrs. O'Brien" . Checkmate

pocketac3s · 31-08-2007 01:48PM

mise_me_fein wrote:

I think this would work:
A white or pink t-shirt
Slacks
White runners
A blazer where you can pull the sleeves up

Happy days, you could wear a hairband if you wanted.

That's the Duran Duran look that Miami Vice rippled off. Very 80s

http://www.style-icon.com/miami.html

How easy is that? I think I have myself a winner here, thanks for the help everyone!

sioda · 31-08-2007 02:39PM

WAKADAY

DJ Katt

And the all things retro forum

It BeeMee · 31-08-2007 02:47PM

Anything with shoulderpads....

Lirange · 31-08-2007 07:56PM

Dudess wrote:

Not remembering the 80s is no excuse. It's probably the most image-specific decade of all. I mean, it's kinda difficult to pinpoint a 90s look (apart from the very start of the decade and all that horrible "rave" stuff) but an 80s look - that's instantly identifiable.

OP, are you male or female? If you're female, just wear the generic 80s female outfit: shiny, brightly coloured leggings with a puffball skirt over it made of several layers of netting. A bat-wing top or one of those smock things which are available everwhere at the moment and a black mesh vest over it. Plimsoll shoes or high heels will do - although those monstrous really soft, "collapsed" looking ankle boots would be the best option if possible. What else? Legwarmers, lots of bangles, hair back-combed and hair-sprayed to within an inch of its life, A small chiffon scarf made into a hairband with a big bow tied in the middle, hoop earrings, really bright blusher, orange lipstick, green/blue eyeshadow and you're away (if you're a girl, that is - well there's no law that says you can't dress like that if you're a guy)!

Something like this?

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z24/IrishEskimo/dancing2.gif

I bet you can't identify who she is!

Hagar · 31-08-2007 08:25PM

"I think we're alone now", but I can't remember the singer's name.

biko · 31-08-2007 08:31PM

pocketac3s wrote:

...Because I don't! I have an 80's themed party to goto over the weekend and was wondering what/who I should dress up as. Any suggestions?

Leggings and leg warmers, like your one from that there film with Travolta. Some gym something.

Or like this

Ruu_Old · 31-08-2007 08:36PM

Lirange wrote:

Something like this?

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z24/IrishEskimo/dancing2.gif

I bet you can't identify who she is!

Tiffany, I think.

Doffaldinho · 31-08-2007 09:05PM

It was acceptable in the 80's

Dyr · 31-08-2007 09:12PM

for blokes, roll the sleeves up of your jacket, wear white socks.

Now, has anyone posted a link to a rick astley video yet or am i flyin' solo here??

Doffaldinho · 31-08-2007 09:15PM

Bambi wrote:

for blokes, roll the sleeves up of your jacket, wear white socks.

Now, has anyone posted a link to a rick astley video yet or am i flyin' solo here??

Delivery

¬_¬ · 31-08-2007 09:21PM

Doffaldinho wrote:

Delivery

this is the nasty one.... NSFW or anyone who doesn't want a window that wont close

Doffaldinho · 31-08-2007 09:23PM

¬_&#172 wrote:

this is the nasty one.... NSFW or anyone who doesn't want a window that wont close

Task manager nub

Lirange · 31-08-2007 09:31PM

Ruu wrote:

Tiffany, I think.

No! Tiffany was a ginge.

nesf · 31-08-2007 10:13PM

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTBFoLmzYMM

K-9 · 01-09-2007 12:31AM

Hagar wrote:

"I think we're alone now", but I can't remember the singer's name.

Tiffany I think! Was she a redhead? Not bad for a Redhead:D

Speaking of 80's singers - Kim Wilde - wow

pretty-in-pink · 01-09-2007 01:00PM

blondie, madonna, kylie, kate bush, tiffany, cyndi lauper, new kids on the block, adam ant, boy george,

those rubber bracelets, electric colours (in fact most of the high street today is very 80s (but a little more tailored)), puffball skirts, sideways ponytails, legwarmers, leggings, those really cool logo tops (like "make love not war" or "dont be jealous" etc)

Guys very very much showing their socks (michael jackson in thriller for example)

oh or you could just be bosco!!

Stephen · 01-09-2007 04:37PM

Go as Tony Montana and try to introduce everyone to your little friend 0_o
lgpp30041+say-hello-to-my-little-friend-al-pacino-scarface-poster.jpg

It may attract hordes of skangers though.

Remember the 80's?

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